Airframe Structural Design Engineer - Level 3

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience in airframe structure design
• Experience with CATIA V5
• Experience with 2D Drafting and 3D modeling of detail parts, assemblies, and GD&T
• Experience with Bill of Materials and drawing structure
• Experience with metallic design
• Experience with aircraft structural repairs

You will be the Airframe Structural Design Engineer - Level 3 for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) which is responsible for advancing aircraft structural solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Airframe Structural Design Engineer - Level 3 you will be responsible for delivering innovative structural designs that meet rigorous performance and safety standards.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Create and modify primary and secondary structural parts, assemblies, installations, and interface control models/documents.
• Develop, test, and validate aircraft structural designs.
• Generate system requirements, conduct trade studies, draft statements of work, and prepare test plans.
• Coordinate with internal Integrated Product Teams and interact with external IPTs and suppliers.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative, detail‑oriented engineer with proven expertise in aircraft structural design. You thrive in multidisciplinary teams, bring rigorous analytical skills, and are driven to solve complex engineering challenges. This role offers the opportunity to shape cutting‑edge aerospace programs and make a tangible impact on future flight capabilities.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Desired Skills

• Experience with MRB coordination and support
• Experience with sheet metal design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
• Experience with basic hand stress analysis
• Experience with aircraft coatings and design
• Experience with composite design
• Experience with component selection and integration
• Experience developing technical documents
• Experience with aircraft corrosion remediation

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.